Fumes And Gases; Welding Sparks - Lincoln Electric Invertec CV500 User Manual

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FUMES AND GASES

can be dangerous.
4.a Welding may produce fumes and gases
hazardous to health. Avoid breathing these
fumes and gases. When welding, keep your
head out of fume. Use enough ventilation and/or
exhaust at the arc to keep fumes and gases
away from the breathing zone. When welding
with electrodes which require special
ventilation such as stainless or hard facing
(see instructions on container or MSDS) or on
lead or cadmium plated steel and other
metals or coatings which produce highly
toxic fumes, keep exposure as low as
possible and below Threshold Limit Values
(TLV) using local exhaust or mechanical
ventilation. In confined spaces or in some
circumstances, outdoors, a respirator may be
required. Additional precautions are also
required when welding on galvanized steel.
4.b Do not weld in locations near chlorinated
hydrocarbon vapors coming from degreasing,
cleaning or spraying operations. The heat and
rays or the arc can react with solvent vapors to
form phosgene, a highly toxic gas, and other
irritating products.
4.c Shielding gases used for arc welding can
displace air and cause injury or death. Always
use enough ventilation, especially in confined
areas, to insure breathing air is safe.
4.d Read and understand the manufacturer's
instructions for this equipment and the
consumables to be used, including the material
safety data sheet (MSDS) and follow your
employer's safety practices. MSDS forms are
available from your welding distributor or from
the manufacturer.
FOR ELECTRICALLY
powered equipment.
5.a Turn off input power using the disconnect switch
at the fuse box before working on the equipment.
5.b Install equipment in accordance with the national
standard, all local standards and the
manufacturer's recommendations.
5.c Ground the equipment in accordance with the
national standards and the manufacturer's
recommendations.
SAFETY
6.a Remove fire hazards from the welding area. If
this is not possible, cover them to prevent the
welding sparks from starting a fire. Remember
that welding sparks and hot materials from
welding can easily go through small cracks and
openings to adjacent areas. Avoid welding near
hydraulic lines. Have a fire extinguisher readily
available.
6.b When not welding, make certain no part of the
electrode circuit is touching the work or ground.
Accidental contact can cause overheating and
create a fire hazard.
6.c Do not heat, cut or weld tanks, drums or
containers until the proper steps have been
taken to insure that such procedures will not
cause flammable or toxic vapors from subtances
inside. They can cause an explosion even
though they have been "cleaned".
6.d Sparks and spatter are thrown from the welding
arc. Wear oil free protective garments such as
leather gloves, heavy shirt, cuffless trouses, high
shoes and a cap over your hair.
7.a Use only compressed gas cylinders containing
the correct shielding gas for the process used
and properly operating regulators designed for
the gas and pressure used. All hoses, fittings,
etc. should be suitable for the application and
maintained in good condition.
7.b Always keep cylinders in an upright position
securely chained to an undercarriage or fixed
support.
7.c Cylinder should be located:
 Away from areas where they may be struck or
subjected to physical damage.
 A safe distance from arc welding or cutting
operations and any other source of heat,
sparks, or flame.
7.d Never allow the electrode, electrode holder or
any other electrically "hot" parts to touch a
cylinder.
7.e Keep your head and face away from the cylinder
valve outlet when opening the cylinder valve.
7.f Valve protection caps should always be in place
and hand tight except when the cylinder is in use
or connected for use.
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INVERTEC CV/CC500

WELDING SPARKS

can cause fire or
explosion.
CYLINDER may
explode if damaged.
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